ArticleBarbados: Country of the Year
At the 2026 Climate Smart Summit, Barbados was recognised as Climate-Smart Country of the Year during the inaugural Climate Smart Awards for its regional leadership in advancing sustainable development.
The Caribbean is one of the most vulnerable regions globally. It harbors economies that are open-faced and import-dependent, making it susceptible to the ravages of climate change, fluctuating commodity prices, and inflationary pressures.

The Caribbean is one of the most vulnerable regions globally. It harbors economies that are open-faced and import-dependent, making it susceptible to the ravages of climate change, fluctuating commodity prices, and inflationary pressures. While governments and financial institutions grapple with these perpetual stresses, it is the Caribbean citizens, particularly women and girls, who bear the heaviest burden.
Nestled in this uniquely vulnerable region, women and girls face a multitude of challenges, demanding comprehensive support from both governments and financial institutions to enhance their resilience and opportunities throughout society. Their integration across various sectors, including government, business, and local organizations, emphasizes that addressing gender challenges cannot occur in isolation.
The global issues looming over the Caribbean magnify the specific hurdles confronting women and girls. From gender-based violence (GBV) and economic barriers to... READ MORE
ArticleAt the 2026 Climate Smart Summit, Barbados was recognised as Climate-Smart Country of the Year during the inaugural Climate Smart Awards for its regional leadership in advancing sustainable development.
ArticleDuring a recent meeting with the Caribbean Development Bank and other partners, we were asked a powerful question: What interventions are we making to ensure the energy transition is more gender equitable?
Insight & CommentaryIn October 2024, leaders from 10 island nations and territories gathered in Honolulu, Hawaii, for the third cohort of the Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship Program.